Serving 863 students in grades Kindergarten-6, South Jordan School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Jordan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Jordan School's student population of 863 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
863 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
South Jordan School ranks within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Jordan School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
21%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Jordan School's ranking?
South Jordan School is ranked #201 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are South Jordan School often compared to?
South Jordan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorn Academy South Jordan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend South Jordan School?
863 students attend South Jordan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of South Jordan School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Jordan School?
South Jordan School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Jordan School offer ?
South Jordan School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is South Jordan School part of?
South Jordan School is part of Jordan School District.
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